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Old 03-18-2009, 07:36 PM
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Ok heres the set up, erl super deck2 b16 aka same heights as gsr, so i need a b18c belt, built gsr head, ferrie s/s valves springs an retainers, BC turno cams, crowler rods, je pistons shooting for around 550-600 horse. Some people say use oem, it just kind scare me when useing stiffer valve springs looked at gates an also looked at toda, have also used greddy belts in the past, please let me know your experiences.
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Old 03-18-2009, 07:58 PM
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yup, OEM
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ordered an oem gsr belt a few minutes ago!
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Oem? I thought something like toda or gates blue would be better? Im also in the same boat.
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Oem FTW. But I use the blue gates and Im happy with it. Gates makes the OEM belt if im not mistaken.
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Oem FTW. But I use the blue gates and Im happy with it. Gates makes the OEM belt if im not mistaken.
OEM is fine...

I got a really good deal on a greddy, so I bought it... They have kevlar in them IIRC. Just a bit of added insurance, but PLENTY of people make lots of power on OEM belts
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I use the Toda myself, but OEM is what my builder uses
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Originally Posted by miller
OEM honda
IM sold now!!!
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IM sold now!!!
I second that.
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